Will my child share the name Arla with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 82 UK babies named Arla per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arla in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arla becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arla has been fairly steady, ranked #483 in 2025 against #385 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #339 in 2021.

Is Arla a good choice for a distinctive name?

Arla is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Arla a popular baby name in the United States?

Arla does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Arla

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Arla is a distinctive choice, ranked #483 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Arla in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#483

About the Name Arla

Arla has held its ground, ranked #483 in 2025 and never far from its best of #339 in 2021 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2008.

Arla is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Arla in their class.